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1) Buddhism
Author
Series
Publisher
NTC Pub. Group
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
188 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
2) Buddhism
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
1st American ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
After discussing the beginning of the Buddhist faith in fifth-century India, Wilkinson looks at different forms of Buddhism in Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan and at Buddhist teachings, practices, temples, festivals, and culture. The highly visual approach lends itself well to introducing subjects such as Buddhist symbols, but it is much less effective in presenting broad topics such as "The Cycle of Life," which deals with ceremonies marking passages...
4) How to relax
Author
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
When we are stressed, we are not only less happy and less productive, we make those around us unhappy as well. Thich Nhat Hanh shares techniques for bringing our lives back into balance. These short meditation on healing, resting, solitude, and being unbusy offer the pleasure of relaxation no matter where you are.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
vi, 164 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Most of us live in a constant state of fear--of our past, of illness and aging and death, and of losing the things we treasure most. But it doesn't have to be this way, promises Zen master and Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. Drawing on a lifetime of mindfulness in action, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to use the practice of living in the present to acknowledge and embrace our fears, recognize their origins, and render them powerless. He guides us through...
Author
Publisher
Parallax Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
129 p.; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society, Thich Nhat Hanh lays out the foundation for an international solidarity movement based on a shared sense of compassion, mindful consumption, and right action. Following these principles, he believes, is the path to world peace. The book is based on our increased global interconnectedness and subsequent need for harmonious communication and a shared ethic to make our increasingly globalized world a more...
Author
Physical Desc
xvi, 237 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A spiritual book written for--and by--someone who would otherwise never read a spiritual book, 10% HAPPIER is both a deadly serious and seriously funny look at mindfulness and meditation as the next big public health revolution"--
17) Wesak
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Wesak is about celebrating the Buddha. I is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples. Then, they honor the Buddha by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Discover how people around the world celebrate this festive holiday.
18) Bon Festival
Author
Series
Publisher
Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations and photographs ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers travel to Japan to learn about the Bon festival in this title. The celebration's history and practices are explored in easy-to-understand text and bright, colorful photos. Important Japanese customs including music and dance round out the festival's overview. All information is supported by QR codes throughout the book.